US Bridges

US 67 over Ripley Crk

Fair

Franklin County, Texas · 4.5 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810001005065

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,779
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Ripley Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67 over Ripley Crk in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesRipley Crk
Location4.5 MI E of SH 37
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17677, -95.14579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2019)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 over Ripley Crk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 67 over Ripley Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 over Ripley Crk carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Ripley Crk?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Ripley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.